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SK54 VUE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,373 mi
Last recorded83,373 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 VUE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe and ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front sub-frame area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe and ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe and ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front sub-frame area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe and ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn HUB TO LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,891 miles

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 75,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside rear inside tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst and mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,615 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,604 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner tread edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,557 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 61,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front headlight loose

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,199 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 50,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,886 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,279 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SK54 VUE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK54 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK54 VUE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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